Ilston Travel Guide
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Parc Le Breos House
"Very comfortable room. Friendly attentive staff. Excellent breakfast menu, well presented. Would stay here again for the location and quality of service."
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
"2nd stay here, this time we had a double room not superior. We may have just been unlucky, but bed and pillows definitely not as comfortable as superior room, but was very clesn. Staff were very helpful both on check in and during a busy breakfast service. Breakfast was excellent once again and can ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Village Hotel Swansea
"We were so impressed, it was a last minute booking when we were so exhausted we couldn't drive anymore. The beds were so comfortable, I enjoyed the pool facilities, so clean and well maintained. The restaurant on site had amazing food and even gave us a big tray to bring our food to the room after ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Three Cliffs Cottage - 2 Bedroom - Parkmill
"A great location for exploring the glorious Gower and such a lovely place to stay for us and our two dogs. Three Cliffs Bay is a short ramble away as is Parc le Breos, both of which our dogs enjoyed to the max. The property is lovely and clean and was just right for us to relax away the evenings. ..."
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2025
Oxwich Cottage - 2 Bedroom - Parkmill
Cwmbach Cottages
"Lawrence was very informative pleasant. The outdoor area was wonderful and they had lots of information for surrounding area. Well maintained and stocked"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Popular places to visit
Three Cliffs Bay Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Three Cliffs Bay Beach during your travels in Swansea? Stroll along the marina in this quaint area or visit its lively bars.
Rhossili Beach
Often named as one of the best beaches in the UK and even the world, Rhossili Beach in the Gower Peninsula is unsurprisingly a popular attraction. It has also been called the “supermodel of British beaches” by The Independent because of its good looks, as well as the UK’s most dog-friendly beach by The Times.
Oxwich Bay Beach
Stroll along one of Britain’s most picturesque beaches and follow the trails into the nature reserve for its diverse landscape.
Mumbles Pier
One of Swansea’s most recognisable landmarks, the imposing Victorian pier on the southwestern corner of Swansea Bay holds both historic value and offers an entertaining way to pass the afternoon. Once a favoured haunt of Dylan Thomas, this iconic attraction in the village of Mumbles now plays host to tourists and locals out to enjoy themselves.
Caswell Bay Beach
Surf on the choppy waters of this scenic bay and trek along the nature paths for gorgeous views of cliffs and headlands.
Grand Theatre
Swansea Grand Theatre is located on Singleton Street in the heart of the city of Swansea, Wales. This performing arts venue stages a host of plays, pantomimes, operas, stand-up performances and offerings from touring companies.
Things to do
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Scenic Day Tour
From Cardiff: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head
From Cardiff: Guided South Wales' Amazing Waterfalls Tour
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea
Bannau Brycheiniog Brecon Beacons Hay on Wye Tour
- Perriswood Archery & Falconry Centre
- Brecon Beacons National Park
- Three Cliffs Bay Beach
- Swansea Marina
- Rhossili Beach
- Oxwich Bay Beach
- Mumbles Pier
- Swansea University
- Swansea Beach
- Caswell Bay Beach
- Royal Porthcawl Golf Club
- Grand Theatre
- Singleton Park
- Aberavon Beach
- Pembrey Country Park
- Margam Country Park
- National Botanic Garden of Wales
- Oystermouth Castle
- Swansea.com Stadium
- Porthcawl Rest Bay Beach
- National Waterfront Museum
- Penrice Castle
- Margam Castle
- Pembrey Circuit
- Carmarthen Castle
- Aberglasney Gardens
